Pediatric Physical Therapist — Lake Highlands
Production pay · no annual figure stated
$100/exam, $50/session
The week · per this posting · Monday – ThursdayWeekdays only
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.
Job Description
A full caseload, a four-day clinic week, and pay tied to every session you deliver.
Oaklin Lane is hiring a full-time pediatric Physical Therapist at our Lake Highlands clinic in Dallas, Texas — a clinician who wants a full caseload of kids they see week after week, and gets paid for every session and evaluation they deliver.
On our Lane, every session counts You got into physical therapy because you believed in the work — the first independent steps, the stairs finally climbed, the kid who keeps up on the playground for the first time.
At Oaklin Lane, we’ve built a place where that belief drives everything: purpose-built gross motor spaces, equipment ready when you arrive, and a team that celebrates every milestone alongside you.
Benefits that come with the role. Medical insurance, free dental, and free vision — plus two weeks off over the Christmas and New Year’s holiday, when our clinics close and everyone gets the same break. A space built for the work. Our clinics are purpose-built from the ground up for pediatric therapy.
Designed for how kids actually move, play, and learn. A team that shows up for each other. We celebrate progress, support each other, and create a place people genuinely want to be. That’s how culture works on our lane.
Who you are You are: Looking for a full-time schedule and a caseload you can build real relationships in Self-motivated and mission-driven Deeply knowledgeable in pediatric gross motor development Someone who meets kids where they are A clear, compassionate communicator A team player who cares as much about the clinicians around you as the kids on your schedule You bring: Current Texas licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT) in good standing Pediatric experience across gross motor development, strength, balance, coordination, and mobility Comfort using EMR systems and keeping documentation accurate and timely A team-first mindset aligned with Oaklin Lane’s values What to expect Pay: $100 per evaluation · $45 per 45-minute session Schedule: Full-time
- Monday–Thursday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Fridays reserved for make-up sessions
- No nights or weekends Location: In-person at Oaklin Lane Lake Highlands — Dallas, Texas Medical insurance Free dental insurance Free vision insurance Two weeks off over the Christmas and New Year’s holiday All therapy materials, supplies, and equipment provided A collaborative, interdisciplinary team around you Come see what we are building The first move is the hardest one — we’ll take you through the rest. If you’re curious, we’d love to start the conversation. Reach out to meet the team or schedule a time to visit the clinic. Oaklin Lane is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a workplace where every clinician is welcome on our lane.
Key Responsibilities
The physical therapist will manage a full-time caseload, conducting comprehensive evaluations and providing one-on-one, play-based therapy sessions for children. They will also coordinate care with other disciplines and maintain accurate clinical documentation in the EMR system.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current Texas licensure as a Physical Therapist and possess experience in pediatric gross motor development. Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset are required to work effectively within the clinic's interdisciplinary environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Physical Therapist — Lake Highlands at Oaklin Lane a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) — ranked against 465 active Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 38% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in pediatrics (physical therapy) | ranked against 465 Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Pediatrics median $93k (middle half $90k–$101k)28 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in Texas | 114 active | 464 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 38% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas Physical Therapist listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 17% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pediatrics listings | 1,199 in the last 30 days | 787 the 30 days before (+52%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pediatrics pay trend | +4.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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